Description
Banana paradise bread delivers a mouthwatering Caribbean-inspired treat with rich, golden layers of island flavor. Sweet banana notes and warm spices create a delightful escape you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
Tropical Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C). Coat a standard loaf pan with grease or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth puree using a fork or masher. Incorporate olive oil, applesauce, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and ground cinnamon using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently integrate dry ingredients into the banana mixture, using a folding technique to maintain a light texture. Stop mixing the moment ingredients are just combined.
- Enhance the tropical profile by delicately incorporating shredded coconut, diced pineapple, and chopped nuts throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring even distribution. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set. Carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps stabilize the bread’s structure.
- Slice the bread when fully cooled and indulge in the vibrant tropical flavors.
Notes
- Swap eggs with flax eggs for a vegan-friendly version by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water per egg.
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, ensure all ingredients like baking powder are certified gluten-free.
- Toast coconut and nuts before adding to enhance their nutty, rich flavor and provide extra crispiness to the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg